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Patellar Tendinitis

Patellar Tendinitis

Jumpers' knee, pain in the front of the knee's patellar tendon, worsens with jumping and stairs.

Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
의료 감수Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Food / Triggers

Q Are there any foods that are good or bad for patellar tendinitis? I am wondering if diet can help with recovery.

A Vitamin C (kiwi and bell peppers), Omega-3 (fatty fish), and antioxidant foods (berries and green and yellow vegetables), which aid in collagen synthesis, are beneficial for tendon recovery. Conversely, fried foods, processed meats, sugars, and alcohol increase the body's inflammatory response, slowing down recovery. Since protein is also essential for tendon collagen resynthesis, it is recommended to consume at least 1.2g of body weight (kg) per day.

Detailed Answer

Tendons are primarily composed of Type I collagen, and Vitamin C, proline, and glycine are key raw materials for resynthesis after damage. Excessive sugar intake interferes with collagen cross-linking through the formation of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), while alcohol inhibits blood flow and protein synthesis within the tendons. Omega-3s (EPA and DHA) help alleviate chronic inflammation in tendons by inhibiting the COX-2 pathway. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective In Korean medicine, the relationship between food and tendon health is explained through digestive function. Smooth digestion and absorption are essential for sufficient nutrient delivery to muscles and tendons. Greasy and cold foods generate waste products in the body, impairing digestive function and blocking the circulation of Qi and blood. Dongjedang promotes both digestive function and blood replenishment simultaneously through herbal medicine tailored to individual constitutions, and provides guidance on lifestyles through dietary counseling to prevent the accumulation of waste products and stagnant blood.
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